Sumit Kumar

Experience

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  Iroquois Ridge High School

  Mar 2023 - Jun 2023

  Student Teacher

  - Assisted the head teacher, Mr. Jim Fisher, to fulfill the mandatory placement requirement for the GPP course, supporting classroom activities and administrative tasks. - Performed general duties consisting of providing individual and group assistance to students with Individual Education Plans (IEP), planning and teaching lesson and assisting students with assignments and conducting daily lessons in the absence of the head teacher.- Introduced a new method to keep track of student progress by creating a spreadsheet where students were asked to upload their progress with proof, which reduced the head teacher's time to individually check assignments that were due for completion marks. Show less

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  Mercantile Mergers & Acquisitions Corporation

  Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  Investment Banking Summer Analyst

  - Analyzed and evaluated companies using EBITDA and income normalization, identified commonly incurred costs, drafted confidential information memorandums (CIMs), and developed personalized marketing programs, enhancing the precision of client business valuations and marketing strategies.- Led the publication of an article on how to land an Investment Banking internship curated to high school students, which reached over 3,000 people.- Automated the buyer outreach process by developing an Excel spreadsheet program that allowed colleagues to input researched buyers, automatically sending introductory emails, resulting in a 20% reduction in time spent on individual emails. Show less

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  Marler Law Firm

  Sept 2023 - Jan 2024

  Student Intern

  - Interning under the Managing Director, Mr. Jonathan Marler.- Handled office duties, including managing client calls, coordinating with lawyers, following up on client correspondence, and filing documents with the courthouse, ensuring efficient communication and timely legal processing.- Solely managed two cases, consisting of a fire insurance claim and petroleum spill, which resulted in wins for our clients by conducting through case analysis and using effective negotiation strategies.- Drafted legal documents, including Articles of Amendment, non-disclosure agreements, and memorandums, resulting in a 15% increase in the time lawyers could dedicate to case work instead of document preparation Show less

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  Ofori

  Mar 2025 - now

  Pricing Analyst

  - Selected under the highly competitive, Riipen Level UP program.- Analyzed Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and existing pricing structures to assess profitability across wholesale and direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels.- Developed data-driven pricing recommendations to optimize product margins while ensuring alignment with Ofori’s long-term growth strategy.- Conducted market research and competitive analysis to evaluate pricing trends, customer behavior, and industry benchmarks.- Assessed wholesale and retail pricing models, identifying opportunities for margin improvement and revenue optimization.- Proposed strategic pricing adjustments, including discounting, bundling, and tiered pricing, to enhance profitability and market competitiveness.- Created a detailed pricing strategy report outlining findings, recommendations, and implementation plans. Show less